The proper length for trousers

Whenever I buy a suit, I end up with a jacket that fits great but a pair of pants that seem off. What’s an ideal length and fit for pants? - Tarun, Chennai

Whenever I buy a suit, I end up with a jacket that fits great but a pair of pants that seem off. What’s the right length and fit for pants? – Tarun, Chennai

Dear Tarun,

Ready-made suits are generally made to standard sizes and not everybody would fit into the chest-waist ratio, so you would typically need to tailor the suit further. Either ask for customisation at the place you've bought it at or take it straight to your local tailor – it isn't that difficult to do.

The right length of the trouser for formal wear should allow for a single break on the front crease and reach the natural heel at the back (make sure you're wearing the right shoes at the time of purchase). As for the fit, it depends on how close or loose the suit is cut. For a slim suit, you would normally wear slim fitted trousers with a narrow bottom.

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